We\u2019re four hours deep into Week 1 action, and so far, the preseason ranked teams are holding their expectations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Defending champs No. 6 Indiana cruise with new-look offense<\/a><\/p>\n Curt Cignetti\u2019s new quarterback Josh Hoover has big shoes to fill following Fernando Mendoza\u2019s Heisman season, but the TCU transfer left little to doubt in a 52-16 routing of North Texas. Hoover went 13-16 for 231 yards and four touchdowns in his debut, joining Mendoza as just the second Hoosier QB with four TDs and 80% completion in the past 30 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n Michigan State transfer wideout Nick Marsh hauled in the first touchdown of the season for Indiana on an instant catch of the week candidate. But Hoosier-bred Charlie Becker led the receiving corps with 64 yards and two touchdown grabs.\u00a0<\/p>\n What a snag by Nick Marsh to put @IndianaFootball<\/a> in front first \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/3DvAiBSlql<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sayin-Smith kick off Heisman campaign with No. 1 Ohio State<\/a><\/p>\n Yes, Jeremiah Smith still has one more season before he terrorizes NFL secondaries, and Ball State received the blow today as QB Julian Sayin and Smith connected for 151 yards and two touchdowns in a 56-3 win. Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns before being pulled in the second half.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Buckeyes outgained the Cardinals 671-165 as Ryan Day\u2019s squad turns its attention to No. 5 Texas next weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n THE best wide receiver in the country doing what he does best. @Jermiah_Smith1<\/a> | #GoBucks<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9iQKN9LRvQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n No. 18 Alabama runs past East Carolina\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n With Ty Simpson\u2019s departure to the NFL, Kalen Deboer settled on sophomore Keelon Russell under center. He immediately showed off his dual-threat abilities in the 48-10 win over the Pirates.\u00a0<\/p>\n Russell led the Tide with 86 yards on the ground and a touchdown, also throwing for 256 yards. All five of Alabama\u2019s offensive touchdowns were on the ground.\u00a0<\/p>\n I mean, what are you supposed to do to stop Keelon Russell here? Unreal. pic.twitter.com\/NFOTbXC2hl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gabe Burggraf (@GabeBurggraf) September 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Tide held ECU to only 22 rushing yards, allowing just 0.1 yards per attempt. Russell and company kick off their SEC campaign next Saturday on the road against Kentucky.<\/p>\n